...Telus’ requirements... were to situate its new offices in an avant-garde building or commercial podium that would be recognized as a Victoria landmark and be visible from arriving float planes. The Apex Site, if indeed now in the hands of Telus, would certainly fit that bill."
Do you really think this council is going to approve an avant-garde design for the Apex site that overshadows the Empress? Pam will superglue herself to the car rental building before that happens.
I seem to recall not so long ago the rumours were that Telus would locate in the second Hudson Place tower fronting on Blanshard Street. Rumours are not fact.